Another tournament, another trophy for Jannik Sinner. The Italian powerhouse just steamrolled his way through the China Open, barely breaking a sweat as he dismantled American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2. It was a masterclass, sure, but it also felt a bit like watching a lion play with its food. With this win, Sinner joins the elite company of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as a multiple-time champion in Beijing. Hooray.

But let’s be real, the celebration for his 21st career title will be about as long as a bathroom break. The tennis world doesn’t stop, and Sinner is already expected in Shanghai for the next Masters event. This frantic, non-stop schedule is the festering wound of professional tennis, and it’s once again been ripped wide open.

Sinner Weighs In On The Never-Ending Grin

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